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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.82, 1,865.41 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.82, 1,865.41 and 377.90 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.82 : 1,865.41 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.82/1,865.41 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.82x = 1,865.41 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.82x = 704,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,938.44/1,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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